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Rostrum Limited

04946457

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
84 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

129 STATION ROAD, AMERSHAM, HP7 0AH
Incorporated 29/10/2003

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

63910
News agency activities

Officers

Mr Mark Richard Houlding

director · Since 29/10/2003

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 47

Also on 10 other boards

Mr Nicholas Edward Bolshaw Ba Hons

director · Since 11/09/2008

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 44

Also on 5 other boards

Mr Michael Lee Smith

secretary · Since 21/05/2010

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Nicholas Edward Bolshaw

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 44

129, Station Road, Amersham, HP7 0AH

Notified 01/09/2016

Mr Mark Richard Houlding

50–75% shares
50–75% votes

British · England · Age 47

129, Station Road, Amersham, HP7 0AH

Notified 01/09/2016

Charges3 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS SECURITY TRUSTEE LIMITED

Created 06/04/2022Registered 12/04/2022
charge
outstanding

BRITISH OVERSEAS BANK NOMINEES LIMITED AND WGTC NOMINEES LIMITED

Created 24/06/2010Registered 06/07/2010
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 30/07/2009Registered 31/07/2009
charge
satisfied

IGF INVOICE FINANCE LTD

Created 28/07/2006Registered 02/08/2006Satisfied 04/10/2013

CompanyRankvs 32+ SIC 63910 peers
71

Financial strength96th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.09× · 12/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength24/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees15/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity12/20 pts

Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.

Longevity15/15 pts

One point per year of operation since incorporation, capped at 15. Older companies have a proven track record.

Filing compliance15/15 pts

Full 15 points when both annual accounts and confirmation statement are filed on time. Points are deducted for each overdue filing.

Risk deductions

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£269k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£22k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£70k

Working capital

Current Assets

£850k

Current Liabilities

£779k

Fixed Assets

£258k

Debtors

£827k

31avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£328k
Signed by Mr Mark Houlding 30th March 2026Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.09+£0
20251.09-£101k
20241.24-£77k
20231.49+£16k
20221.51+£53k
20211.39+£40k
20201.43+£17k
20191.57—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.